Item # 1. Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina is preparing to send Spring Hero Boxes to our troops stationed around the world. They will be accepting donations at the Kroger's in Carolina Forest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 1st. There will be a list of suggested items, such as snack foods and Easter candy, that can be purchased and donated, but cash is also appreciated to help defray the postage cost. Also, if you know someone who is deployed, please submit their name, complete mailing address, their anticipated deployment dates, and your contact information to:bsm.coastalsc@yahoo.com. You may also contact Blue Star Mothers at that e-mail address if you would like to donate but are unable to be at the Kroger collection on March 1st. Thanks to all for your continuing support of our men and women in uniform.

Item #2. Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina will be having a pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Fatz Cafe in Conway on Saturday, March 15th, from 8 - 10 a.m. The cost is $7 per person (kids under 3 eat for free!). Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, and coffee or tea, The restaurant is located at 2494 Church Street, just north of Conway High School. All proceeds will be utilized for mailing Hero Boxes fully of goodies from home to our men and women in uniform, who are serving around the world. For more information, please contact Blue Star Mother Jane Gale at 843-650-6439 or jane.b.gale@gmail.com.